what do yall think of this rifle in 38special/357?
http://www.impactguns.com/store/619835060020.html
http://www.impactguns.com/store/619835060020.html
henry 38special/357
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Ready2Defend
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I have two lever action 357/38special rifles. My boys love to plink with them. (me to!). Neither are Henrys. I have never used them to hunt with, but what ever a 357 revolver could be used for a rifle ought to be better. I intentionally kept the caliber the same as revlovers I have to avoid having to stock additional calibers.
SASS#23149
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strange ad,only talks about .44 and .45,yet the header call it 38/357
I feel the Henry's are overpriced and too 'glitzy' looking.
but whatever floats ur boat is fine with me.
I feel the Henry's are overpriced and too 'glitzy' looking.
but whatever floats ur boat is fine with me.
woof
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For that price you can buy a Marlin 1894c, which is a better made rifle, and have enough left over for a lot of ammo. I like my Henry .22 but then I only paid $100 for it.
markk
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Hey rrruuunnn,
Look at the Marlin in the same caliber, in the long run, you'll be happier...
Look at the Marlin in the same caliber, in the long run, you'll be happier...
8 2/3 POUNDS?!? If I want to lug that much around, I'll take my scoped .30-06 with a 24" barrel. Totally defeats the purpose of a pistol-caliber lever gun IMO, unless you're doing Cowboy Action and just want the recoil-reducing characteristics of a heavy gun that lives in the range rack when it's not being fired.
Marlin weighs around 6. I love mine. Cheaper, too, and all machined steel.
Marlin weighs around 6. I love mine. Cheaper, too, and all machined steel.
22LongRifle
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I love my Henry 22lr levers. But I think the centerfires are a little bit too heavy for generel use.
I would say get a Rossi in 357. I think they are stronger and better than any other lever out there. Lighter and better handling also.
22lr
I would say get a Rossi in 357. I think they are stronger and better than any other lever out there. Lighter and better handling also.
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The .357 Marlin is nice and light, well-balanced and quick shooting. It's stronger and easier to strip and clean than the 1892 Winchester design.
However, the Winchester design (Rossi, et al.) has a certain feel to it; it comes up to the shoulder really nicely. The action feels smooth, and even smoother if it's 'smithed a bit.
I have the Marlin. I like it. Objectively, it's the stronger gun, and it takes optics and receiver sights easily. However, "feel" matters. I'd compare the Rossi and the Marlin in your hand.
What I wouldn't look at is the hefty Henry.
However, the Winchester design (Rossi, et al.) has a certain feel to it; it comes up to the shoulder really nicely. The action feels smooth, and even smoother if it's 'smithed a bit.
I have the Marlin. I like it. Objectively, it's the stronger gun, and it takes optics and receiver sights easily. However, "feel" matters. I'd compare the Rossi and the Marlin in your hand.
What I wouldn't look at is the hefty Henry.
First, check out Bud's Gun Shop for a much better price ($649 delivered, I think).
Next, the Marlin Cowboy model in the same caliber costs the same, but is somewhat lighter and has a side loading gate. IMHO, this is the only real downside of the Henry - no side loading gate.
Other than that, you get a brass framed rifle (like they used to make them) with an octagon barrel that performs as well as any other lever gun in the class. I don't think you'd regret buying one (a lot of guys seem to like the extra weight, too). I've seen several at my favorite shooting range, and everyone that has one absolutely loves it, even without the side loading gate.
Next, the Marlin Cowboy model in the same caliber costs the same, but is somewhat lighter and has a side loading gate. IMHO, this is the only real downside of the Henry - no side loading gate.
Other than that, you get a brass framed rifle (like they used to make them) with an octagon barrel that performs as well as any other lever gun in the class. I don't think you'd regret buying one (a lot of guys seem to like the extra weight, too). I've seen several at my favorite shooting range, and everyone that has one absolutely loves it, even without the side loading gate.
Geez. My Marlin .357 cost me $379. I didn't get an octagon barrel, but it's very accurate and came with swivel studs, and I have another Marlin with a tapered octagon barrel anyway. The Marlin is also made of steel, which, though not as shiny, is a superior metal to brass. That's why they used to make brass-frame lever guns, but quit doing that 135 years ago.
Like I said, the excess weight of the Henry isn't a liability at the range, but if you want a gun to carry around, I'd skip it.
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